Sodium Levulinate

Sodium Levulinate is a cosmetic ingredient (INCI: SODIUM LEVULINATE). It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameSODIUM LEVULINATE
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS
CAS number19856-23-6
EC number243-378-4
Prevalence1,152 products (1.24% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches260

Used in

Serums 20.9%Face Cleansers 13.4%General Moisturizers 10.2%Toners 7.1%Shampoos 4.9%Makeup Removers 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Levulinate do in skincare?
Sodium Levulinate functions as a skin conditioning - miscellaneous agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Sodium Levulinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially serums (20.9% of its uses).

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